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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,231.84, 589,583.88 and 236,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,231.84, 589,583.88 and 236,258.20 is: 326,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,231.84 : 589,583.88 = 236,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,231.84/589,583.88 = 236,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,231.84x = 589,583.88 × 236,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,231.84x = 139,294,026,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,294,026,237.82/427,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,038.50

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